Eurozone Records Trade Surplus
Outbound shipments from the eurozone to global markets climbed 2.4% year-over-year in 2025, reaching €2.93 trillion. At the same time, inbound purchases expanded 2.7%, amounting to €2.77 trillion. Across the broader European Union, the trade balance also remained positive, posting a surplus of €133.5 billion over the same period.
During December specifically, the euro area generated a foreign trade surplus of €12.6 billion. Exports for the month advanced 3.4% compared with the previous year, while imports increased by 4.2% on an annual basis.
The United States maintained its position as the primary destination for EU goods in December, receiving €37.1 billion in exports, though this marked a 12.6% decrease from a year earlier. In contrast, EU exports to China surged 11.5% to €18.4 billion, while shipments to the United Kingdom rose 8.4% to €26 billion.
On the import side, China remained the EU’s leading supplier in December, delivering goods worth €45.2 billion—an annual rise of 10.2%. Imports from the United States also edged up, gaining 1.6% to reach €27.8 billion.
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